Meet Your Learning and Support Network at TECH I.S.

Over the years, the abundance of online courses has redefined how we learn. It tore down the “classroom walls” so you could learn from anywhere. And it made it easier for people to learn specific skills without committing to a four-year program. But with all its upsides, online learning isn’t immune to criticism. The loudest of which is the lack of support and communication provided to help students get to the finish line.

And this is precisely what TECH I.S. seeks to mitigate.

The TECH I.S. Difference

TECH I.S. bridges the gap between traditional learning and e-learning by providing online personalized education in web programming and data science. The platform houses a team of tutors who provide individual and group support to the students through one-on-one sessions and cohort meetings.

Let’s break that down.

First is the cohort meetings. At TECH I.S., students are grouped into small cohorts, each of which will have access to a TECH I.S. tutor. Students of each cohort meet five days a week, report their progress with their learning, and share any concerns or challenges they might have been facing during the program. Leading these meetings are their assigned tutor, who then addresses any issues as soon as possible.

So, why does this work? Quoting an Education Week article, “In small groups, teachers can better customize teaching to the specific content gaps a student has missed or the prerequisite skills they need to practice.” For the students, prompt feedback and appropriate support encourage active learning and keep them motivated.

Those who need more focused guidance can also take advantage of one-on-one tutoring sessions. Here, tutors lay down a comprehensive roadmap or study plan for students so they can track their progress more closely.

It doesn’t stop there.

TECH I.S. also connects students with tutors, mentors, and coaches via Slack. They provide 24/7 doubt resolution support, which in simple terms means around-the-clock support to ensure students get help whenever needed.

The mentors, coaches, and tutors aren’t just anyone with some background in programming or data science (depending on your chosen program). Rather, they’re FAANG-level veterans with over 10 years of industry experience. This solid support network provides comprehensive guidance to students, allowing them to solidify their understanding of the material and maximize their learning experience.

And according to research, this approach works. For example, a recent study shows that personalized learning allows students to learn effectively and efficiently based on their skills and current knowledge.

Meet TECH I.S. Tutor, Taran Singh

Taran Singh is based in India, one of the world’s IT powerhouses. He has two years of experience working in the IT industry as a software developer and has been a data science tutor at TECH I.S. for the past year.

As a tutor, he holds daily cohort meetings. “There are two cohorts a day. I handle one in the evening and one in the morning,” he said.

Cohort meetings allow students to raise any issues with their tutor, who would be able to address their concerns immediately. In the sessions, students also update tutors on what they understand and their progress in the course.

TECH I.S. tutors also respond to questions and messages they receive on Slack. “They can type a message like ‘I need help,’ and we will send them a Zoom link right away. It’s a 24/7 service,” he said, adding that tutors work on shifts to address student concerns.

Taran said the first seven days of the course are spent on basic Python to ensure that students have sufficient coding experience to continue with their chosen program. Once they pass, tutors bring them on board to start their web development or data science training.

“We mark their progress. For every topic, students have seven to ten days to complete it,” Taran said. Tutors also assign a project for each topic. Only after students complete the project and pass one final quiz can they can move on to the next module. If students face difficulties along the way, they can contact their tutor and get immediate assistance.

And the best part is that students can turn to TECH I.S. tutors even after finishing their course. In fact, there is an entire team of tutors for job support alone. Students are made to practice once they are done with their course. “…[W]e help them until they land a job. Then, we line up their assessments with companies as well as [assist them] to prepare their portfolios and resumes,” Taran said.

Taran is one of the many dedicated and motivated tutors at TECH I.S. The tutors’ real-life experience and deep knowledge of the topics benefit the students and help them launch new tech careers.

Start Your Tech Career with TECH I.S.

TECH I.S. focuses on offering a personalized learning experience to its students by giving them all-around access to experienced tutors and mentors. These educators possess the necessary technical skills and expertise to help guide students from Day 1 of their training until they land their first tech jobs.

Need help starting your tech career? Learn more about TECH I.S. and get the 24/7 support you deserve to launch your career.